PRS for Music
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Championing the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
PRS for Music today announces the appointment of Ben McOwen Wilson as Chief Executive Officer. Ben joins at a pivotal moment for the music industry, bringing a proven track record of navigating complex digital transformations and championing creator rights. Read More: http://prs.info/ZLff50Zsc6c
📣 Opportunities for songwriters July 2026 edition 🎶 Check out five of the best openings for music creators this month. http://prs.info/Mcs650ZjgpI #Songwriting #MusicCreators #MusicIndustry #MusicOpportunities
Continuing our No Room for Hate series, M caught up with the influential figures behind Mighty Hoopla and Homobloc, as well as Hoopla favourite Kate Nash, to explore how queer music festivals are shaking up the live music sector. http://prs.info/kUos50ZigBa
No Room for Hate: The rise of queer music festivals
The organisers of Mighty Hoopla and Homobloc tell us why these live events are vital for the LGBTQ+ community.
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'Eat My Goal' — 30 years on, Collapsed Lung's Jim Burke shares its Euro 96 story. Read more: http://prs.info/uFzV50Zh9t8
We welcome UK Music's appointment of Arit Eminue MBE as the new Chair of the UK Music Diversity Taskforce. Read more: http://prs.info/Wp6h50ZgMHh
DIY Magazine's NEU Nights supported by PRS for Music presents an electrifying night of cutting-edge rock as Bristol's post-punk trio MOULD teams up with Leeds indie-rock sensation L'objectif at Bermondsey Social Club. Tickets: http://prs.info/zlPy50ZbQ0E
Congrats to PRS members Terry Britten & Graham Lyle on their well-deserved Songwriters Hall of Fame induction! #PRSCommunity #SongwritersHOF #SHOF
Huge congrats to RAYE on receiving the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Congratulations from all of us at PRS for Music.
30 years ago, Ocean Colour Scene released their landmark album Moseley Shoals, featuring the timeless 'The Day We Caught The Train'. For our latest 'I Wrote That', Simon Fowler looks back at that era and the craft behind the songs. Read more 👇 http://prs.info/yxzm50Z8TU1
I Wrote That: Ocean Colour Scene on ‘The Day We Caught the Train’
Frontman and songwriter Simon Fowler reflects on 30 years of the ‘Moseley Shoals’ hit.
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We’ve pulled together five opportunities for songwriters to check out in June 2026 — take a look at http://prs.info/cjkB50Z6eKe
I Wrote That: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on 20 years of ‘Chasing Cars’ The frontman tells us the story behind their globe-conquering 2006 hit. http://prs.info/r8cw50Z64V9
I Wrote That: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on 20 years of ‘Chasing Cars’ | M Magazine
The frontman tells us the story behind their globe-conquering 2006 hit.
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Tuning your instrument? This #MHAW26 don’t forget to tune in to your health.🎸 ✅ InTune: Our free digital wellbeing tool for @prsformusic.bsky.social creatives. ✅ Reset & Rewind: Grants for restorative wellbeing breaks. Take control of your health today: www.prsmembersfund.com/your-health-...
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has written to the Prime Minister urging him to deliver on his manifesto promises to crack down on unscrupulous ticket touts by introducing a price cap on secondary ticket sales, and to tear down barriers to EU touring. tinyurl.com/3kb69hc9
UK Music Urges PM Keir Starmer to Use King’s Speech to Act on Ticket Touts and EU Touring
11.05.2026: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to deliver on his manifesto promises to crack down on unscrupulous ticket touts by introducing…
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Want to hear from the PRS team and follow the PRS AGM. Join us online from 1pm at http://prs.info/XslK50YXvXF #PRSAGM
As Sir #DavidAttenborough turns 100, George Fenton, Elizabeth Parker and Segun Akinola tell us about the honour of being among a select number of composers to have scored a natural history documentary by the broadcasting legend. http://prs.info/vzEC50YW7Uv #AttenboroughAt100 #DavidAttenborough100
Sir David Attenborough at 100: composing for a centurion | M Magazine
Featuring George Fenton, Segun Akinola and Elizabeth Parker, our new film celebrates the music in Sir David’s documentaries.
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With the PRS AGM just around the corner, it’s never been easier for eligible voting members no matter where they are to cast their votes on proposed changes to PRS. Advance voting closes today at 2:30pm (BST) http://prs.info/Nwb450YVX9s #PRSAGM
Annual General Meeting | PRS for Music
The PRS for Music AGM takes place once a year and includes a ballot to see who will represent the writers and publishers.
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For the latest instalment of our On the Road series, frontman The Guest List Cai Alty tells us about life on the road as an up-and-coming band, sustaining that early momentum and winning over even the most laidback of crowds. http://prs.info/GLOI50YVtF4
On the road with... The Guest List | M Magazine
Frontman Cai Alty tells us about life on tour with the fast-rising Manchester band.
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Join IMSTA (International Music Software Trade Association) and SAE Institute as they host IMSTA FESTA, a celebration of music technology packed with Panels, Workshops & Master Classes, Song Reviews, Demonstrations and more. Tickets and details: http://prs.info/eYB550YT8ZH
📣 Opportunities for songwriters May 2026 edition 🎶 From funding for that much-need creative break to events offering industry insights, here's our selection of the best openings for music creators this month. http://prs.info/Xikl50YT8wk #Songwriting #MusicIndustry #MusicOpportunities
Get played. Get paid. 💸 We’re heading to Sound City 2026! Join us, PPL and guests Hannah Merrick & Michael Aldag to learn how to maximise your music royalties. 📅 Friday 1st May 🕒 15:50 📍 Kazimier Stockroom, Liverpool See you there! 🎤🔥 #SoundCity #MusicBusiness
Join us at PRS Members' Day on 11 May at IET London for a day of networking, workshops and panels. Pose your questions in a dedicated Q&A or book a 121 on the day if your query is specific to your membership. http://prs.info/AHR050YQVVc
On the road with... Demob Happy Currently on tour around the UK and Ireland, the Newcastle trio tell us about the 'learning curve' that comes with planning and managing a tour. http://prs.info/tLCI50YQrNN
On the road with... Demob Happy | M Magazine
The Newcastle trio tell us about the 'learning curve' that comes with planning and managing a tour.
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ℹ️ For PRS members based in the UK. From April 2026, UK tax returns are changing – with a new way to record and report your income and expenses. Learn more on the HMRC website: http://prs.info/WfHN50YJYjJ
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - HMRC guide
Get ready for the new way to record and report income to HMRC for sole traders and landlords.
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am seeing actual royalties in today's PRS payout for rdg tunes! mostly pennies but that's quite exciting. also Witch seems to be coming up in loads of shazams presumably when people hit the app button by accident 🤣 https://robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com/track/witch
Witch, by Robert Dallas Gray
from the album The Vallum
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The PRS Members' Council Ballot is now closed. Thanks to all those who have participated and voted for the future of their society. The #PRSAGM takes place on 11 May 2026 at IET London alongside Members’ Day London - the biggest PRS member gathering of the year. http://prs.info/hxJR50YIWof
The PRS Members’ Council Ballot voting closes today. Eligible members you have until 5pm to cast your vote to choose the person to represent your views on the Members' Council. http://prs.info/MVpo50YINPz
A strong collective of songwriters, composers and publishers is what makes PRS. That’s why your vote matters in the PRS Members’ Council Ballot. Eligible members, you have until 5pm today to vote http://prs.info/eINj50YIiR8
🗳️ The PRS Members’ Council ballot voting closes tomorrow. Don’t lose your vote. Eligible members can cast their votes until 5pm BST on Tuesday 14 April. prsformusic.com/ballot
